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Your path.
Your success.
Your Compass.

Welcome to Compass High School, where students who think differently discover who they are, how they learn, and what they’re capable of.
Compass graduates leave with…

  • Confidence in who they are

  • Strong academic preparation

  • Executive functioning skills for life

  • Self-advocacy and independence

  • Meaningful relationships

  • A plan for life after high school

Traditional schools often ask students to adapt to the system.

Compass built a system that adapts to students.

We believe students thrive when they are understood before they are evaluated, challenged before they are underestimated, and supported without being asked to become someone else.

Students don’t have to spend their energy fitting into a system that wasn’t designed with them in mind. Instead, they learn in an environment where their strengths are recognized, their differences are understood, and high expectations are matched with the support needed to reach them.

Every student is known. Every learner is challenged. Every graduate leaves prepared for what comes next.

6-7
average classroom size

5:1
student-to-teacher ratio

45%
of students identify as POC

95%
post-secondary enrollment

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Why families choose Compass:

Our teachers work closely with students to build strong habits, clear communication, and a sense of purpose. With advisory groups, counseling, and specialized learning support, we help each student stay on course and discover what success means for them.

Let’s see how your family fits in with ours!

Ready to explore what makes our school special? Contact Admissions and let us schedule a tour to help you find the perfect path forward for your child.

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Compass is a proud member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

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